Isophorone Diamine (CED0015000)

Isophorone Diamine is an organic nitrogen compound with the chemical formula $\text{C}_{10}\text{H}_{22}\text{N}_2$ and an average molecular weight of 175.33 g/mol. Isophorone Diamine belongs to the cyclohexylamines, a subclass of organonitrogen compounds within the organic compounds. In industrial applications, this compound serves several roles, functioning as a binder, a hardener, a corrosion inhibitor, and a chemical reaction regulator. The substance has been identified in 49 recorded sources across various sectors. In the electrical and electronic equipment sector, it is found in amplifiers, antennas, coils, cores yokes or armatures, and communication cables or conductors, among 12 other items. Within building and construction, it is present in ceilings, floors, roofs, stairs and ramps, and waterproofing sprays. It is also detected in drinking water and water supply sources, including tap water, bottled water, desalinated water, and general drinking water. Environmental presence is noted in aquatic systems and sediments, specifically in groundwater, surface water, seawater, and freshwater. Furthermore, it appears in wastewater, sanitation, and biosolids, including industrial wastewater, mine wastewater, unspecified wastewater, and wastewater treatment effluent. In the realm of household cleaning and consumer products, it is found in soap detergents, bleaching agents, and match receptacles or boxes, as well as cigar cigarettes. It is recorded in six additional sectors. Exposure to Isophorone Diamine can occur through inhalation, oral ingestion, and touch.